rtNOW PAP Adherence SC or KY

Vital Nurse Staffing, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

rtNOW is recruiting a Remote PAP Adherence Respiratory Therapist to support telehealth-based adherence programs for PAP devices. This role centers on patient education, documentation, and collaboration with clinical teams to improve outcomes.

Qualified candidates hold an RT credential, an associate degree, and active SC licensure, with experience using EHRs for remote patient interactions. The position is full-time and remote with a standard weekday schedule.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential is required.
• Active SC licensure or eligibility is required.
• Experience with PAP devices and remote patient monitoring is advantageous.
• Proficient with EHR systems and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Receive a patient into the adherence process.
• Assess patient needs for adherence using RT data and sources.
• Create a patient communication plan per protocol.
• Provide clinical support to internal team members.
• Maintain medical databases with complete and accurate data.
• Report important information to team lead or client.
• Independently solve problems.
• Learn and train on CPAP/BiPAP devices as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Mental acuity

Time management

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Registered Respiratory Therapist credential

SC state licensure

Tools

EHR systems

CPAP/BiPAP devices

Job description

rtNOW is credited with being a pioneer of “telerespiratory” by the AARC. We are the world’s foremost experts in delivering respiratory therapy via telehealth in inpatient and outpatient settings. Join our mission to Empower Respiratory Care!

Job Description

This is a remote position.

rtNOW Remote PAP Adherence

Summary:rtNOW is a pioneer in bringing highly qualified telerespiratory therapists to the front of pulmonary care. Remote positive airway pressure device set ups are a growing field requiring individuals with experience and expertise in educating and assisting patients with their PAP machines. This position interfaces with patients, assisting them with all their PAP needs. The position is virtual and is an area of service that allows respiratory therapists to interact directly with patients who have pulmonary diseases.

Excellent communication skills via telephone, video chat, text or email are expected. Attention to detail, prompt, and accurate work is expected to serve both patients and support physician clinic staff deliver virtual remote patient monitoring follow up to avoid readmissions and to teach and support the patient. Respiratory therapists hired for this position work remotely and will be responsible for computer technology and stable Wifi access and will provide their own computer support.

Position responsibilities:

• Receive a patient into the adherence process
• Assess patients needs for achieving adherence based on information supplied by set up RT, EHR, and other data sources
• Per protocol, create a communication plan with the patient
• Clinical support for internal team members to answer questions/resolve issues
• Maintain medical databases, ensuring complete and accurate data recording and documentation
• Follow the chain of command and chain of communication to report important information back to the team lead and/or client
• Independently work to find solutions to problems
• Understanding of all CPAP/BiPAP equipment and be willing to train on new devices as needed

Requirements

Required:

• Minimum Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy
• Registered Respiratory Therapy credential
• State licensure(s) in assigned service location as needed
• Actively licensed in SC
• Computer / Laptop with operating system no greater than 6 years old
• Follows policy and procedures to complete tasks
• Adhere to HIPAA guidelines Home health / durable medical equipment expertise
• Pre Employment Drug Screening
• Sitting, computer work, typing
• Mental acuity to track and maintain details and multiple step processes
• Possible mental stress dealing with patients

Work environment

• Office setting

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday with occasional weekend availability needed
• Varied hours to meet the needs of the patients and business
• Status: Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Hours: Days/Evening/Every 4th Saturday rotation from 9am-1pm